I have always had a love of
nature, especially flowers. Visiting many gardens and natural woodland
settings has enriched my life by helping and inspiring me to be more
creative. I design my flower paintings with enlarged and oversized
flowers. I sketch the flower first on paper and then transfer it to a
very finely woven canvas. I paint in oils, using soft brushes to blend
the colors and to create soft subtle shadings and a soft overall
quality. So often in our busy lives we may forget to notice a flower and
take the time to really see it. It is my hope that my paintings will
inspire people to see and appreciate and care for the natural world
around them. I paint as a way of thanking the universe for my gifts. I
believe that exhibiting my work completes a spiritual circle of sharing
my gift with others. Just as a quiet walk through a garden enriches my
life, it is my hope that my paintings will be an enriching experience
for those people who view and own them.

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